WEB DESK: The Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated on December 24 after a fire erupted between its first and second floors.

Following the incident, firefighters struggled to douse the flames, but the fire was extinguished by midday.

In a shocking incident, the Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a fire broke out in one of its elevator shafts between the first and second floors. As many as 1,200 tourists were evacuated after reports of the fire. The blaze was caused by an overheating cable in the lift shaft. 

According to media reports, the iconic landmark had its access restricted amid the rescue operation. The Eiffel Tower attracts around 25,000 visitors daily.